Playing Halo 2 is simple enough, but you can get much more out of your Halo 2 experience by exploring our in-depth guide to all things Halo 2, Xbox Live and Bungie.net related right here. Find out about Gamertag linking, Playlists, stat-tracking and much, much more!

This week the Bungie guys take on the staff of the Official (US) Xbox Magazine, and try to see if they can back up their trash talking with some fragging. The results are surprising. Well, surprising to the OXM staff anyway.

So here it is. The most eagerly anticipated Halo Humpday Challenge of all time. Frag Dolls Vs. Bungie's very own Frag Doodz. It is the hottest, best-looking, sexiest Halo 2 match ever. And the Frag Dolls are OK too.

Playing Halo 2 is simple enough, but you can get much more out of your Halo 2 experience by exploring our in-depth guide to all things Halo 2, Xbox Live and Bungie.net related right here. Find out about Gamertag linking, Playlists, stat-tracking and much, much more!

Halo 2 is here. And playing Halo 2 should make it easier to get through the grim rain of the Thanksgiving holiday. With that in mind, we've prepared a monster guide to getting around the intricate maze of features and fun in Halo 2. Check back throughout the month for more news and updates.

It's been a long time since we last checked in with our friends at RvB. We managed to pull Buzby away from Halo 2 just long enough to get an update on how things have been and we've also got a special video treat you won't want to miss.

Bungie is pleased to announce the Halo 2 AutoUpdate, a small Xbox Live download that will improve and expand the functionality of Halo 2 for Xbox. Most of these improvements concern Xbox Live play, but a 480p enhancement is also included.

Presenting yet another in a series of official, Bungie Guides. This time we take a look at driveable vehicles, both Covenant and Human, both Campaign and Multiplayer. Join us, find out a bit more about vehicles and maybe even learn a thing or two!

Halo 2 is finally here. And it's a monster. So with that in mind, we've prepared a monster guide to getting around the intricate maze of features and fun in Halo 2. Check back throughout the week for more news and updates.

From now until launch - and beyond, we'll be bringing you play tips and insider secrets from the multiplayer modes found in Halo 2. You'll gain a unique opportunity to know the game before it's even on shelves!

We are basically done making Halo 2. Seriously. Barring any unexpected shenanigans, Halo 2 is done and dusted, simultaneously, for every region it will be released in worldwide. Oh, and Parsons has been hitting the sushi again...

Got questions about Halo 2? If you missed our live interactive Q&A session on Friday, don't fret. Every last detail has been chronicled in this top story along with a few brand new bonus questions for good measure.

Seems like just about everyone on Earth has the new Halo 2 screenshots except us. But don't worry, we've gathered the latest and greatest Halo 2 beta hands-on reports for you, right here. And we'll be posting those shots ourselves next week.

We let regular joes get their hands on Halo 2 multiplayer at the recent Penny Arcade gaming Exposition, also known as PAX. 12 stations, 180 pale-faced Halo 2 fans, and seven beautiful women. That's how I roll on Sunday, yo.